Senior Ophthalmologist: High-Volume Cataract Surgeon

Practice Plus Group; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gillingham is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join their team. This rewarding role focuses on high-volume cataract surgery and offers flexibility alongside other commitments. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, full GMC registration, and a strong record of clinical quality. In return, you will receive a competitive salary, generous leave, and support for professional development in a friendly, well-run environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related incentive scheme

10 days CPD per year

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

In-house education programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a NHS consultant.
• Proven experience in high-volume cataract surgery.
• Strong clinical quality and outcomes record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-volume cataract surgery, including phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia.
• Provide pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative ophthalmic care.
• Contribute specialist expertise in oculoplastics and medical retina / Wet AMD.
• Participate in outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and clinical governance.

Skills

Cataract surgery

Oculoplastics

Wet AMD

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical governance

Education

Full GMC registration with specialist registration in Ophthalmology

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Gillingham is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join their team. This rewarding role focuses on high-volume cataract surgery and offers flexibility alongside other commitments. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, full GMC registration, and a strong record of clinical quality. In return, you will receive a competitive salary, generous leave, and support for professional development in a friendly, well-run environment.